Mission: The Sophia Way is a place of hope and change for women. We support them on their journey from homelessness to safe and stable living. Our journey began in 2006 when, on a cold winter night, a woman walked into a church in Redmond and asked, “Where can I sleep tonight?” Two years later, on December 8, 2008, The Sophia Way opened its doors at Bellevue First Congregational Church with eight mats on the floor to serve women experiencing homelessness. The Sophia Way is a place of hope and change for women. We support them on their journey from homelessness to safe and stable living. Women who come to the shelters find a warm, safe space to shower, rest, and sleep and are served nourishing food. Following the guiding principles of trauma-informed care, case managers partner with the women to support their physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our two shelters – Sophia’s Place and Helen’s Place – provide shelter, safety, and stability to more than a hundred women every day.